| Instruction Offered In: One-Baton Two-Baton Three-Baton Novelty Equipment Competition Twirling Solo Twirling Team Twirling Majorette Line Twirling College Twirling Choreography Drill Design Show Production Types of Lessons: Kinder (Ages 3-4) Group (Ages 4+) Private (Ages 3+) Majorette Line (Elem-Sr High) Feature Twirler Class College Twirling Class Competition Team School Audition Class Performances: Competitions Parades Recitals Demonstrations Camps Clinics Special Events A Little Extra: Awards Camps Clinics Earn Titles Friends Memories Gain Confidence Team Spirit Lessons Open to All Areas of Southeast Missouri. Classes offered to ages 3 and up. |
| TWIRL MEETS |
| 07-08 ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN |
| We would like to announce that enrollment for the 07-08 Twirling and Dance Year is currently open. Classes are open to students ages 3+ from all areas of Southeast Missouri. To enroll please contact the director at: 573-649-2702 or email by clicking the email link below: |
| Welcome to the Southeast Baton & Dance Company Website Home of the Southeast Area Twirlers and Academy of Dance Established Fall of 1989 Kandi K. Barksdale-Staples, Baton Director/Instructor Jamie Williams, Dance Director/Instructor 4890 W. Hwy 80, East Prairie, Missouri 63845 573-649-2702 |
| Welcome to the Southeast Area Twirlers and Academy of Dance Website. Located in the bootheel of Southeast Missouri, we are dedicated to teaching the sport of baton twirling and the art of dance to area youth. At our studio, we offer the latest techniques, routines, and choreography that can be found in the Southeast Missouri Area. Our studio also offers a wide array of performance, competitive, and achievement opportunties that is made available to all of our twirling and dance members. We are extremely proud of our twirlers, dancers, and staff. Their hard work and dedication can be seen in the numerous honors and awards they have received over the years. The philosophy of our studio is for our students to gain a love for the sport of baton twirling and the art of dance through a well-structured curriculum and fun, exciting learning environment. Please click on the links below to view more information regarding our organization. |
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| STUDIO NEWS Below you can view a quick summary of recent events and find out important information. Please check back because this section will be updated as events take place during the semester. |
| ONLINE STUDIO FEATURES |
| MEMBERS ONLY |
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| SOUTHEAST TWIRLING STUDIO |
| TWIRLING STORE |
| ACADEMY OF DANCE STUDIO |
| ONLINE STUDIO FEATURES |
CLASS INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIRECTOR MEMBERS ONLY DANCE STORE COMPETITION TEAMS DANCE CHAMPIONS DANCE CAMP DANCE AWARDS DANCE MEETS ONLINE ALBUM |
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| PLEASE NOTE: The dance portion of this website is still under construction. Please check back as we update each section. |
| TWIRLERS PLACE IN TOP 10 AT NATIONALS |
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| Twirlers Decinda and Paeton took part in the 2007 AYOP National Twirling Competition held in South Bend, IN. This is the first time any twirlers from the studio have competed at this national competition. The girls were thrilled to return home with 7 top 10 placements and 4 top 20 placements. To view more pictures and competition results please click on the link below: NATIONALS 2007 |
| CONGRATS TO OUR 2007-2008 COMPETITION DANCERS CURRENT MEMBERS: Mary Grace Rebecca A second round of auditions is being offered. Date will be set shortly. This will be the last chance to audition and make one of the 07-08 Competition Dance Teams. |